What advice would you give to photographers who are thinking of applying?
“Do what you believe, don’t go after other people’s steps, don’t follow trends and fashion, do things that inspire the world”
— Lau Ching Ping (Chair of Hong Kong International Photo Festival)
“Then & Now can be widely interpreted. When was then? It could have been a split second ago, a different decade, or even a shift in thought. Allow yourself to explore imagery beyond the prompt”
— Frances Jukabek (Director of Exhibitions and Operations at Bruce Silverstein Gallery, New York City)
“It’s an opportunity that should not be overlooked. OpenWalls allows inclusive participation of both established and upcoming photographers. Thus removing any form of limitation towards participating and possibly having their works exhibited in a prestigious institution (physically or digitally). I will encourage all photographers to take time out and commit to participating and see it as a way of telling their story from another perspective”
— Dr Oluwatoyin Sogbesan (Independent curator and cultural historian)